Like so many in the community, I am heartbroken to learn of the death of Rabbi David Ellenson (z”l). Dr. Ellenson served as president and Chancellor Emeritus of Hebrew Union College – Jewish>>>
JTS mourns the passing of Cantor Charles Davidson, a revered composer, cantor, JTS alum, and H. L. Miller Cantorial School professor. One of the earliest graduates of JTS’s Cantors Institute, he>>>
JTS mourns the passing of two beloved JTS professors, Dr. Israel Francus (z“l), the Judge Abraham Lieberman Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus of Talmudic Exegesis of JTS and Dr. Avraham Holtz>>>
We needed to be in Washington, DC yesterday—as Americans and as Jews, standing proudly and without fear among almost 300,000 others. For some, this trip to DC echoed other rallies that we or our>>>
JTS mourns the death of Dr. Samuel Klagsbrun (z”l), a skilled psychiatrist, professor, and advocate. Dr. Klagsbrun received a Seminary College degree from JTS in 1954 and later went on to receive a>>>
October 26, 2023–March 7, 2024 The JTS Library exhibit, “A Sacred Space: Synagogue Architecture and Identity,” offers an exciting opportunity to view a large selection of rare prints depicting>>>
Each morning during our Shaharit morning prayers, we read Psalm 30, which includes the verse: הָפַ֣כְתָּ מִסְפְּדִי֮ לְמָח֢וֹל לִ֥֫י פִּתַּ֥חְתָּ שַׂקִּ֑י וַֽתְּאַזְּרֵ֥נִי שִׂמְחָֽה׃ “You turned>>>
“Two Are Better Than One:” Friendship in Jewish Text, Thought, and Life Eight Mondays, October 23–December 11, 2023 1:00–2:30 p.m. ET Friendship is a critical component of our daily lives, our>>>
JTS mourns the death of Dr. Alice Shalvi (z”l), an innovative educator, social activist, and feminist. Dr. Shalvi received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from JTS in 1999 and later went>>>
August 24, 2023 New York, NY – The Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS) has been granted $249,581 by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program to>>>
August 15, 2023 JTS is delighted to share that it was the recipient of a prestigious grant from The National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), an affiliate of the National>>>
High Holidays Webinars: The Torah of the New Year September 6, 12, 19, 26 1:00–2:15 p.m. ET Join JTS faculty for a close reading of several of the biblical texts that we read during the fall>>>
September 6, 12, 19, 26 1:00–2:15 p.m. ET Join JTS faculty for a close reading of several of the biblical texts that we read during the fall holiday season. Discover new insights into these readings>>>
Dr. David Kraemer, Joseph J. and Dora Abbell Librarian and Professor of Talmud and Rabbinics, delivered this eulogy at the funeral of Dorothy Tapper Goldman, a devoted JTS trustee who served for many>>>
Join us on Wednesday, September 6 for an evening of Yiddish music featuring former cast members of the acclaimed musical “Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish.” They’ll perform Yiddish theater gems from>>>
The #jtsramahconnection extends to our four-legged friends too! @campramahby jtsvoice
@listcollege students Kira Kress and Elisheva Malomet enjoying the summer! Kira is a Freiberg-Hammerman Ramah Ambassador at Camp Ramah in the Berkshires this summer. This ambassador program supports>>>
It was a full day of #jtsramahconnections at Camp Ramah in the Berkshires! Yesterday, JTS alumni gathered together during “Clergy and Educator Day” to visit with campers, brainstorm, and>>>
Yesterday, Talia Kaplan took a break from her chaplaincy rotation at Bellevue Hospital to visit @truahrabbis. It was during an internship at T’ruah in 2016 that Talia began having conversations with>>>
Chancellor Schwartz and incoming @mywlcj president Julia Loeb at this year’s convention.by jtsvoice
Earlier today, Chancellor Schwartz addressed the crowd at the @mywlcj 2023 Convention. Did you know that Women’s League was founded by Mathilde Roth Schechter, wife of Solomon Schechter, a past>>>
They’re not wearing this year’s t-shirt, but these JTS alums at @campramahne know that “JTS is everywhere”! #jtsramahconnection @nationalramahby jtsvoice
Last month, Professor Jonathan Milgram spoke at the “Editions of Classical Jewish Literature in the Digital Era” conference, sponsored by the University Of Haifa. The conference brought>>>
July 12, 2023 NEW YORK, NY – The Board of Trustees of The Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS) has elected Barry Lovell to join as its newest member. “I have worked with Barry for the past 9 years in>>>
Maybloom is being promoted from his role as Senior Director of Enrollment July 6, 2023 — New York, NY— The Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS), one of the world’s preeminent centers of Jewish higher>>>
